31 Panoramic Way, STE 202, Walnut Creek, CA 94595 &
21 Tamal Vista Blvd, Ste 203, Corte Madera, CA 94925
Psychological Assessment and Testing in Walnut Creek and Corte Madera, CA
Psychological assessment is a structured, evidence-based process used to better understand cognitive, academic, attentional, emotional, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental functioning.
At AgapeHealth Psychological Services, evaluations are designed to do more than assign a diagnosis.
The goal is to identify strengths, explain important patterns, clarify areas of concern, and develop practical recommendations that can be used at home, at school, at work, or in treatment.
AgapeHealth evaluates children, adolescents, young adults, and adults, with a focus on developmental, educational, attentional, cognitive, emotional, and diagnostic questions.
What Can a Psychological Evaluation Assess?
An evaluation is designed around the questions that need to be answered.
Psychological or psychoeducational assessment may help explore concerns involving:
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Neurodevelopmental differences
Executive functioning
Learning differences
Dyslexia
Dysgraphia
Dyscalculia
Reading, writing, or mathematics concerns
Academic achievement
School performance
Cognitive abilities
Intellectual functioning
IQ and gifted program eligibility
Gifted and twice-exceptional profiles
Emotional and behavioral functioning
Anxiety or depression
Personality
Memory and thinking concerns
Intellectual or developmental disabilities
Diagnostic clarification
Multiple or overlapping concerns
A comprehensive evaluation may be especially useful when difficulties appear in more than one area or when previous explanations have not fully accounted for the person’s experience.
Comprehensive Psychological and Psychoeducational Evaluations
Comprehensive evaluations examine several areas of functioning rather than focusing on only one symptom.
Depending on the referral question, testing may evaluate:
Cognitive abilities
Academic achievement
Attention
Executive functioning
Behavioral functioning
Social and emotional functioning
Learning and information processing
Developmental concerns
Diagnostic considerations
This broader approach can help identify connections between different challenges and create a more complete support plan.
Comprehensive evaluations may also provide documentation that clients or families can share with schools, therapists, psychiatrists, physicians, or other appropriate professionals.
ADHD Evaluations
An ADHD evaluation considers more than whether a person occasionally becomes distracted.
The assessment may examine:
Attention
Impulse control
Executive functioning
Organization
Working memory
Behavioral patterns
Developmental history
Academic or occupational functioning
Emotional wellbeing
Information from parents, teachers, or other appropriate sources
Because symptoms related to anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep, learning differences, and autism can sometimes overlap with ADHD, the clinician may evaluate other possible explanations as part of the process.
Autism and Neurodevelopmental Evaluations
AgapeHealth provides evaluations for autism and other neurodevelopmental differences.
An autism evaluation may consider:
Developmental history
Social communication
Repetitive or restricted behaviors
Sensory experiences
Emotional functioning
Daily living skills
Attention and executive functioning
School, work, or relationship experiences
Masking or compensatory strategies
Other conditions that may present similarly
AgapeHealth’s assessment providers use a neurodiversity-affirming and culturally responsive approach that recognizes both strengths and support needs.
Learning and School-Related Evaluations
Persistent difficulty with reading, writing, spelling, or mathematics may be associated with a Specific Learning Difference.
AgapeHealth evaluates concerns involving:
Reading impairment and dyslexia
Written expression and dysgraphia
Mathematics impairment and dyscalculia
Academic achievement
Cognitive and processing abilities
Attention and executive functioning
Emotional factors that may affect learning
The goal is to distinguish a learning difference from other possible explanations and provide individualized recommendations for school, home, treatment, or daily functioning.
Recommendations may include guidance related to classroom support, academic interventions, an Individualized Education Program (IEP), a 504 Plan, or other accommodations when appropriate.
IQ and Cognitive Testing
AgapeHealth offers standalone IQ testing for purposes such as:
Private school admissions
Gifted and Talented Education programs
Gifted program placement
Academic talent searches
Selective enrichment programs
Cognitive testing may examine verbal reasoning, visual-spatial abilities, fluid reasoning, working memory, processing speed, and other abilities, depending on the measure used.
Lower-fee testing options may be available through supervised trainees. Families should confirm whether the school, program, or organization requesting the evaluation will accept testing completed by a supervised trainee.
Focused
Evaluations
A focused evaluation is designed to answer a narrower question.
It may be appropriate when the concern is clearly defined and does not require a comprehensive examination of multiple areas.
Because attention, learning, emotional, developmental, sleep, and medical concerns can overlap, the clinician will first determine whether a focused evaluation can adequately answer the referral question.
Meet Our Psychological Assessment Providers
Dr. Karen Egu
Dr. Karen Egu provides psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for ADHD, learning differences, intellectual disability, executive functioning concerns, gifted and twice-exceptional profiles, and complex diagnostic presentations.
Her assessment approach is trauma-informed, strength-based, collaborative, and focused on providing practical recommendations for school, work, treatment, and daily life.
Dr. Egu provides in-person services through both Walnut Creek and Corte Madera and also offers telehealth services.
Dr. Adrianna Chaparro
Dr. Adrianna Chaparro is a Licensed Educational Psychologist and Credentialed School Psychologist with extensive experience providing psychological and psychoeducational evaluations across the lifespan.
She specializes in assessments involving:
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
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ADHD
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Dyslexia
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Dysgraphia
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Dyscalculia
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Intellectual and developmental disabilities
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Anxiety and depression
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Subtle or late-identified neurodevelopmental presentations
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Masking and compensatory strategies
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Differential diagnosis
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IEP and 504 Plan recommendations
Dr. Chaparro uses a neurodiversity-affirming and culturally responsive approach.
She provides in-person services through the Walnut Creek office and also offers telehealth services.
Dr. Erika Bookman
Dr. Erika Bookman has experience providing psychotherapy and assessment to children, adolescents, and young adults.
Her clinical experience includes work in community mental health, hospital, university counseling, and forensic settings.
Contact AgapeHealth to determine whether Dr. Bookman is the appropriate provider for the specific type of assessment being requested.
She provides in-person services through the Walnut Creek office and also offers telehealth services.
What Is the Psychological Testing Process?
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Diagnostic conversation
The process begins with a diagnostic interview lasting approximately 60 to 90 minutes.
For children younger than 10, this initial conversation generally takes place with the parents or caregivers.
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Testing appointments
Testing generally involves approximately 6 to 10 total hours.
Individual assessment appointments may last two to three hours and may involve:
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Paper-and-pencil activities
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Computer or tablet-based measures
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Interviews
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Questionnaires
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Remote administration
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In-office testing
The specific measures and format depend on the person’s age, referral question, and type of evaluation.
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Feedback meeting
After testing is completed and the information has been reviewed, AgapeHealth schedules a feedback meeting lasting approximately one to two hours.
During this collaborative meeting, the clinician explains the findings, answers questions, and reviews recommendations.
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Written report
Clients receive a comprehensive written report that may be shared with schools, therapists, psychiatrists, physicians, or other appropriate professionals.
The report is generally completed two to four weeks after the final testing appointment.
In-Person and Telehealth Assessment Services
Walnut Creek Main Office
31 Panoramic Way, Suite 202
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
AgapeHealth’s assessment clinicians provide services through the Walnut Creek location.
Corte Madera Office
21 Tamal Vista Boulevard, Suite 203
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Dr. Karen Egu currently provides services through the Corte Madera office.
Telehealth and Remote Testing
All AgapeHealth clinicians offer telehealth services.
Depending on the evaluation, telehealth may be used for interviews, questionnaires, feedback appointments, or other appropriate portions of the assessment.
Some testing activities may need to be completed in person. The clinician will explain which format is appropriate for the requested evaluation.
Psychological
Testing Fees
The website currently lists the following general fee ranges:
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Comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations: $5,000 and above
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Focused evaluations: Approximately $2,500 to $4,500
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IQ testing: Approximately $650 to $900
The final cost depends on the referral question, measures required, clinician, and scope of the evaluation.
AgapeHealth provides a Good Faith Estimate before services begin.
Visit the Frequently Asked Questions page for additional insurance, superbill, and fee information.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psychological Testing
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Begin With the Right Questions
An effective evaluation begins by clearly identifying what you need to understand.
Call 669-295-8226 or contact AgapeHealth Psychological Services to discuss your concerns and the type of assessment that may be appropriate.